BSc Zoology
Entry requirements
104 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level BCC BTEC DMM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 104 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Zoology, covering the biology, evolution and ecology of animals. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork and Project Management. The course offers a placement year option in a four-year format, with assessment based entirely on coursework. Students progress from UK-based field training in Year 1 to overseas field research in Year 2 and professional placements in Year 3, and complete a final-year Zoology dissertation.
Modules
- Diversity and Evolution
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Biochemistry
- Animal Physiology
- Methods in Biology
- Ethics in Biosciences
- Field Research Training
- Animal Behaviour
- Mammalian Reproduction
- Anatomy & Biomechanics
- Research: Skills & Proposal: Zoology
- Internship
- Biogeography
- Microbiology
- Marine Ecology
- Field Research
- Conservation in Captivity
- Monitoring & Management of Habitats & Species
- Parasitology
- Evolution and Behaviour
- Zoology Dissertation
- Professional Experience
- Field Placement
- Avian Biology
- Population and Community Ecology
- Wildlife Disease